Question
Have you ever been on an airplane and heard the pilot say that the plane would be a little late because it would be flying into a strong headwind or that even though the plane was taking off a bit late, you would be making up time because you would be flying with a tailwind? This problem asks you to analyze such a situation. You have the following data: A plane flying at its maximum speed can go 210 miles per hour with a tailwind or 170 miles per hour into a headwind.
What is the wind speed?
What would be the maximum speed of the plane if there were no wind?
What is the wind speed?
What would be the maximum speed of the plane if there were no wind?
Answers
PsyDAG
Assuming both winds are the same velocity.
210 -170 = 40, therefore wind is
20mph
Therefore plane's unhindred speed would be 210-20 or 170+2 = 190mph
210 -170 = 40, therefore wind is
20mph
Therefore plane's unhindred speed would be 210-20 or 170+2 = 190mph